2001 Freightliner FLD120 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 70,160miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Freightliner FLD120 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2001 Freightliner FLD120. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by suspension (2) and transmission and drivetrain (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 70,160 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling2 40%
- Suspension2 40%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “2001 Freightliner FLD120 semi tractor engine failed and caused oil and debris to leak onto the roadway. Another motorist ran over the oil and debris. The semi had a hole in the left front oil pan. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0654-90. Updated 04/14/10”
NHTSA complaint #10321994, filed 2010-03Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2001 Freightliner FLD120. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH and shifting into high gear, the vehicle would not respond and would perform sluggishly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised the contact that the high range performing box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10441342, filed 2011-12, 25,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 25,000 and 115,321 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Freightliner FLD120 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2001 Freightliner FLD120.
Other model years of the Freightliner FLD120
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5 | 70,160 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 8 | 142,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Freightliner FLD120 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Freightliner FLD120 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2001 Freightliner FLD120 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Freightliner FLD120 is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by suspension with 2.
Has the 2001 Freightliner FLD120 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Freightliner FLD120 reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 70,160 miles and the middle half falls between 25,000 and 115,321 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.